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CrossOver vs XQuartz
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
CrossOver
8.0Tool to run Windows software
XQuartz
7.0Open-source version of the X.Org X Window System
| Metric | CrossOver | XQuartz |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 902 | 6.9K |
| 90-day Installs | 2.6K | 21.8K |
| 365-day Installs | 8.9K | 97.8K |
| Version | 26.1.0 | 2.8.5 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 43 | 996 |
| GitHub Forks | 11 | 69 |
| Open Issues | 5 | 83 |
| License | GPL-3.0 | — |
| Language | Shell | Shell |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1y ago | 2y ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
CrossOver
CrossOver enables running Windows software on macOS, offering seamless integration and support for major applications. It's ideal for users needing Windows apps without a virtual machine.
Runs Windows software on macOS.
Pros
- + Runs Windows applications natively on macOS.
- + Seamless integration with macOS ecosystem.
- + Support for popular Windows applications.
Cons
- - May require learning to optimize Windows app performance.
- - Depends on Codeweavers for updates and compatibility.
XQuartz
XQuartz provides essential X11 support for macOS, enabling developers to use Unix-based tools. While it supports Apple Silicon and is actively maintained, it faces some performance and compatibility issues.
XQuartz acts as an X11 server and client libraries for macOS, facilitating the use of Unix graphical applications.
Pros
- + Supports Apple Silicon
- + Actively maintained
- + Widely used by developers
Cons
- - Performance issues with macOS
- - Unresolved bugs